Ho Ho Ho

I've been so busy with general life stuff that put me waaay behind in my Christmas Crafting!!  I finally managed to squeeze in some time this past weekend and finished my Christmas cards, as well as a few cute stocking stuffers for my nieces.  This first project was so easy, but it's my favorite!   

This next project was a file from the Silhouette store.  I've seen it as a gift card holder, which I may do next year.  The back of the tag says, "Hope you're nice."  The stamp set was from Stampin' Up.

 

Here's a funky gift card holder; the snowflake is on an Action Wobble.  LOVE THOSE!!!

On to my Christmas cards.  I wanted to try a different type of card, and had just learned how to make a Shutter card that was so fun.  I used some pretty Stampin' Up paper that I purchased on a whim.  I really like how it turned out, but boy was it a lot of work!!  Each card called for 1 big snowflake and 2 small ones which had to be stamped, cut, glittered and assembled.  I didn't put moch fore-thought into it until I realized I needed over 20 cards. That's 60 snowflakes!!!   

 

 

About halfway into it, I ran out of paper.  I placed an order and my heart sunk every day when the mailbox was empty.  I got a little nervous that the new stack wouldn't make it in time, so I decided to make a few more different ones using new stamps and paper.  The first is a file folder card.  This was so much easier to mass produce and I love how it turned out.  The second one is using the same stamp set, but on a more traditional card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope everyone has a wonder Christmas! 

 



 

Gift Cards and Gifts

I love making gift card holders and am always looking for different ones.  Here are a few I've been working on:

Don't you just love popcorn?  I know I do, especially with lots of "diet" butter.

When you pull out the popcorn, the gift card is attached with repositionable adhesive.  I can't wait to use this one.

This little cupcake box is perfect for any occasion. 

This is the back side of the box.  I think the tag may be a bit too big.

 

I just love this little purse.  I have 4 nieces, so this will be used often! 



At a SWARM recently, one of the demonstrations was using a file folder to make a small portfolio.  I loved the idea for hostess gifts, teacher gifts...the possibilities are endless.  I bought a box of pretty folders and this is the cover of the first one I made.  Under the button is a Velcro dot to open/close the book.



A little notepad fits perfectly in one of the pockets.  I'll have to find a cute pen to put in the opposite folder.

 

Here is a pink one I made.  Instead of Velcro dots, I attached little buttons and wrapped some pink and white string.

The inside of the pink one.  I LOVE this one!!



3D Projects

I have been having such a great time making these 3D projects.  The first one is a teacup from the Cricut Tags, Bags , Boxes and More 2 cart.  There are just so many different ways to use this, I love it.

The next project is from a pattern I purchased.  It's a gift card holder that I made for my husband, but it can be used for any male.  I think it's just adorable!!